Apr 11, 2024 - Things to Do
D.C. weekend: Sakura Matsuri, AdMo Art Walk and more
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This weekend in D.C., check out a Japanese cultural fest to conclude the National Cherry Blossom Festival and visit the Adams Morgan art walk.
1. 🍶Sip Hakutsuru Sake
Sakura Matsuri, the largest Japanese cultural festival in the U.S., is expected to draw more than 35,000 attendees this Saturday and Sunday.
Stop by: Programming for Sakura Matsuri (which means Cherry Blossom Festival in Japanese) will be 10:30am–6pm Saturday and 10:30am–4pm Sunday at Pennsylvania & Constitution avenues, Third through Seventh Streets NW. Free.
Here are two more festivals to know about:
🍻 D.C. Beer Festival
- Sample beers from more than 80 breweries while enjoying live music and food truck treats, noon to 3pm and 5–8pm Saturday at Nationals Park. Tickets start at $50.
🤣 D.C. Comedy Festival
- Watch stand-up comedians perform at venues around the city now through Saturday, with the final show 6–8pm Saturday at Dupont Underground. Tickets start at $30.
2. 🎨 AdMo Art Walk
- See the work of local artists at participating businesses throughout Adams Morgan now through April 30. Free. View full artist list and storefronts here.
- If you go: Wilson's Barber Shop will feature portraits of people practicing self-care from artist Handirubvi Wakatama.
3. 🥳 Jacqueline Woodson's Block Party
- Watch a live graffiti demo, learn how to double Dutch and listen to a marching band 1-5:30pm Saturday at The Reach. Free.
- If you go: Home fragrance company Frères Branchiaux Candle Co will be a local vendor.
4. 🌱 Blossoming at the Library
- Swap plants and seeds and enjoy gardening activities 2–5pm Saturday at the Georgetown Neighborhood Library. Free.
- If you go: There will be craft activities for children and Maracas ice pops.